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Wang De-lu

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Wang De-lu (Chinese: 王得祿; pinyin: Wáng Delù) (1772-1843) was a Taiwanese general during the Qing Dynasty. He was born in what is now Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan.[1]

He enlisted as a soldier aged 15, and later led China's navy. He died of natural causes during the First Opium War.

Because of his success as a soldier, he was ennobled by the imperial court, which also donated money for a lavish funeral and a huge tomb - the largest extant in Taiwan.

References

  1. ^ "About the Township:【Wangshihjia Temple】". Chiayi County Government. Archived from the original on 2014-03-28.